Abandoned Vehicles
The California Vehicle Code and Foster City Municipal Ordinances require all vehicles parked on public streets be moved at least 1/10th of a mile every 72 hours
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Babysitting Tips
Whether it is your first job, or you are a seasoned "veteran" caring for young children, babysitting is one of the biggest responsibilities you will ever have,
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Barking Dogs
Barking dogs bring almost daily complaints to the Foster City Police Department
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Register Your Bike!
Register your bicycles now.
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Calling 9-1-1
911 should be used for all emergencies. Some examples of emergencies include:
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Child Safety Seat Information
Seat belt requirements for children 4-6 years old. Child Seat Inspection information
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Citizen's Police Academy - Recruitment/Information
If you would like to know why officers do what they do, you should consider attending the Foster City Police Department's Citizen Police Academy.
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Crime Prevention for Seniors
Being a senior should be a time to relax and enjoy the efforts of a lifetime of hard work. Unfortunately, there are those who prey upon the elderly.
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Department Philosophy
Our Department's philosophy and Mission Statement
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Dispatcher Testing Information
Information about P.O.S.T. Dispatch written test.
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Domestic Violence
Everyone has a right to be safe and free from violence, and children have a right to grow up in a violence-free household.
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Driving and using a Cell Phone
The use of cellular phones has skyrocketed in recent years, with more than 117 million subscribers in the United States as of July 1, 2001.
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Driving tips for power outtages
When a power outage takes place, several ?blacked out? or inoperative intersections can occur. These blackouts or inoperative intersections are very dangerous.
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Gun Locks
Gun Locks are provided to residents free of charge.
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Megan's Law Information
Megan's Law requires sex offender information to be made available to the public.
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Identity Theft Information
This guide provides victims of identity theft with the major resources to contact.
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Motorized Scooters
The Foster City Police Department has been receiving inquiries from the public concerning the law on motorized scooters, which went into effect on January 1, 2000. Both the California Vehicle Code (VC) and Foster City Municipal Ordinances govern the operation of these scooters
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Biography of Chief of Police
Chief Craig Courtin's biography
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Kid's Safety Page
Saftey tips for kids
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Teach your kids about 911
It is important that parents educate their children in the use of the telephone, particularly 9-1-1.
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Loud Noise Ordinance
The city's noise ordinance regulates specific times certain noises can be made.
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Night Driving Tips
Tips for driving in darkness
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Personal Security
Being safe in our home, in our car, and at work is something that each of us think about. Being safe is a matter of striking an intelligent and informed balance...
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Police Ride Along
The City of Foster City Police Department offers a ride along program that allows citizens to ride with a police officer twice during a one year period.
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How to deal with power outages
During a power outage, please...Do not call 9-1-1 to ask about the power outage. Listen to the news radio stations in your area for updates
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Information on how to prevent Child Abduction
Child abduction is a tragedy that devastates parents and touches all of us. This page tells you how to keep your children safe.
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Seat Belts and Injury Prevention
Foster City Police has a zero tolerance policy for those who choose to violate the statewide mandatory seat belt law
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Complimenting an Employee
If you are interested in making a compliment about an employee or sending a thank you note to an employee...
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How to obtain a summary of a police report
To obtain a summary of a police report (i.e.; theft, property damage or loss, incident reports, traffic accidents), you must be authorized to receive the report.
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Should I have called the Police?
In most cases, "Yes." Many people hesitate about calling the Police Department
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Traffic Accident Information
So you've been involved in a traffic accident, now what?
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Victim Information Page
When the police are called to a crime an investigation is conducted. The responding officer gathers evidence that may include fingerprints, photographs, diagrams and statements. |
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